Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
sivaganganum
ID:
323782

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ramam. & Sebastine) Bogner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 10: 244 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323114

Common Names

  • Theriophonum Sivaganganum
  • Sivagangai Sun Orchid
  • Lilac Sun Orchid

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Description

Theriophonum sivaganganum (also called Sivagangan's Theriophonum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is a perennial herb with a single, erect, glabrous stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height. It is native to India, and is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Theriophonum sivaganganum is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Theriophonum sivaganganum has a single, star-shaped flower with six petals and sepals. The petals are usually yellow or white. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Theriophonum sivaganganum is a terrestrial orchid native to India. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Theriophonum sivaganganum

Theriophonum sivaganganum can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Theriophonum sivaganganum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Theriophonum sivaganganum?

Theriophonum sivaganganum

What is the family of Theriophonum sivaganganum?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Theriophonum sivaganganum?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
Kunju Mathew Sebastine (1918-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sebastine' in the authors string.
Kandasamy Ramamurthy (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ramam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89192-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.